Project Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Project Designer

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2021

Designer Project Lead

• Feb 2017 - 2018

Responsible for as-built measurements for accurate drawing sets. Municipal code research tor project’s specific prescriptive parameters. Meetings with clients to discuss scope and how to tailor client’s desires, budget and city regulations into a coherent building contract and realized project. Accurate drawings to satisfy city requirements and to convey design and functional issues to clients and subcontractors and city building and zoning boards. Verification of subcontractor forms and bids to check budgetary and time constraints. Rectifying conflicting constraints to keep projects progressing in an orderly and systematic fashion from all phases to completion. Keeping clients and invested parties informed and ultimately happy by delivering high quality project results. Show less

Finish Carpenter

• Jul 2015 - 2017

From pick up framing to baseboard on up to crown molding and everything in between. Work with both paint and stain grade materials. Recent projects include Andrew Skurmin Architects & Aaron Gordon Construction in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Plaster installer, recent projects include collaboration with New York City-based Hyde Park Moldings. Featured in California Homes Magazine, Fall 2016. Window installations, door hanging, exterior trim and siding. Cabinetry installation. Recent projects include McCutcheon Construction Piedmont house. Show less

Owner

• Dec 2014 - 2017

Personal design-build projects upon request. Custom-designed chandelier, custom cabinetry, bar design, garden with deck and planter boxes, bathroom renovation, tile work, kitchen cabinet installation. Personal design-build projects upon request. Custom-designed chandelier, custom cabinetry, bar design, garden with deck and planter boxes, bathroom renovation, tile work, kitchen cabinet installation.

Assistant Project Manager/Carpenter

• Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

• Rough and finish carpentry work including wall and deck framing, trim work, window, door and cabinetry installation. Mill work and custom production for design details. Concrete pouring and finishing, anchor setting and seismic upgrades. Electrical wiring including Romex, MC cable and CAT5. Electrical troubleshooting. Appliance maintenance and troubleshooting. Sheetrock patching, taping and finishing. Painting touch-ups. Wood finishes including staining and sealing. • Collected, maintained and updated relevant project documents, folders and binders including schedules, budgets, change orders, sub-contractor bids, proposals, contracts, insurance information and lien release affidavits. • Researched and outlined post-occupancy information. • Researched and collected relevant OSHA required protocol for construction projects. • Developed and maintained project master schedules, weekly progress, upcoming project milestones, and day-to-day project tasks for both internal firm tasks and subcontractor work. • Developed project budgets based on Unicode format. Made scheduling estimates, material take-offs for proposals, design inquiries, and daily construction material purchasing. • Collaborated with the Project Manager, foreman, clients, architects, designers, property managers, subcontractors, material suppliers to affect efficient project management, progress and process transparency between parties and foster open communication. • Designed program plan and layout, built tool-specific work areas, researched and purchased shop- specific tools for in-house woodshop. Developed a tool and material inventory database for both in house shop and on-site. • Managed on-site inspections. SFDBI to obtain permits, rough, special and final inspections. • Designed and developed a kit-of-parts shop drawings for new office cubicles. Show less

Owner

• Jan 2012 - May 2014

Independent Small Project Work: Designed and constructed a patio deck, succulent wall, planter boxes and potting table. Removed, redesigned and rebuilt a staircase for a restaurant within an extremely limited work time-frame. Fixed various maintenance problems including bamboo flooring replacement, refinishing of hardwood floor, electrical problem solving, shelving installations. Handled all administrative and billing documentation. Independent Small Project Work: Designed and constructed a patio deck, succulent wall, planter boxes and potting table. Removed, redesigned and rebuilt a staircase for a restaurant within an extremely limited work time-frame. Fixed various maintenance problems including bamboo flooring replacement, refinishing of hardwood floor, electrical problem solving, shelving installations. Handled all administrative and billing documentation.

Project Manager/Building Performance Auditor

• Jun 2009 - Apr 2012

• Meet with clients to discuss projects and provide a detailed estimate; developed a spreadsheet template that presents estimates and home performance audits in user-friendly and attractive formats. • Research all aspects of remodeling/retrofitting/restoration projects including code requirements, building materials, prices, locations, and energy and safety upgrades; create and maintain construction schedules for multiple projects. • Develop 3D models for clients to see potential design changes. • Draw construction sets to submit to the building department; communicate with building department representatives to get projects green-lighted. • Frame walls; cut and hang sheet rock; install insulation, trim around windows and doors, lighting and plumbing fixtures, and gas appliances; built a winding interior stairway. • Conduct and supervise home performance audits and present reports to clients. Show less

Assistant Designer/Installer (as needed)

• 2008 - 2012

• Designed and built water resilient and edible landscapes for residential properties. • Designed and built water resilient and edible landscapes for residential properties.

Maintenance Supervisor and General Construction

• Apr 2010 - Sep 2010

• Supervised and motivated a team of 10 staff people to maintain the facilities of the camp. • Prepared a weekly work schedule; wrote and presented performance reviews. • Assisted in a PV site analysis. • Assisted in the design and building of a variety of construction projects including decks, stairs, concrete foundations, wall framing, re-roofing, plumbing, painting, and electrical; trained staff to safely use a variety of power tools. • Supervised and motivated a team of 10 staff people to maintain the facilities of the camp. • Prepared a weekly work schedule; wrote and presented performance reviews. • Assisted in a PV site analysis. • Assisted in the design and building of a variety of construction projects including decks, stairs, concrete foundations, wall framing, re-roofing, plumbing, painting, and electrical; trained staff to safely use a variety of power tools.

Project Assistant

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

• Produced an overall site plan for Broadway Plaza Mall in Walnut Creek which included structural details based on an investigation into the existing conditions through site visits and construction documents. • Measured, noted and drew every retail space and searched through old construction drawings when direct measuring was not possible. • Produced a “Path of Travel” map for Broadway Plaza after researching California Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to understand what upgrades were needed and measured all curbs, ramps and other access points as well as parking space distances to ensure compliance. Show less

Designer

• 2008 - 2008

• Developed and led the initial design phase of a project to completely change the atmosphere and function of a site, from a ruined military base to a community center and peace studies institute, with minimal intervention into the existing structures. • Developed and led the initial design phase of a project to completely change the atmosphere and function of a site, from a ruined military base to a community center and peace studies institute, with minimal intervention into the existing structures.

Designer

• 2007 - 2008

• Designed and built educational models for green roofs made from recycled and found materials. • Documented existing projects and created graphic presentation boards for publication. • Researched various sustainable architectural design and building methods relevant to desert and arid climatic regions. • Facilitated multiple youth landscaping projects building car tire supported cob benches, native plantings, and playground elements. • Published documentary photography in major publications, including The Jerusalem Post and Walla.co.il, of a solar power installation project. • Built mosaic garden benches from found lumber, ceramic, earth, and tires. Show less